A free introductory video course on Christianity and Lutheran Theology
BASIC Training
BASIC walks through the foundations of our faith. BASIC stands for Bible, Abide, Salvation, Imitation, and Church, offering a clear and approachable overview of what we believe.
What you'll learn
- To articulate a confident, grounded faith — knowing what you believe, why you believe it, and how to live it out in everyday life.
- To read and understand the Bible as a unified story, from Genesis to Revelation, with the tools to keep exploring it on your own.
- To practice a sustainable rhythm of spiritual life through prayer, worship, spiritual disciplines, and the sacraments.
- To explain what Christians believe about God, sin, Jesus, and the cross — and personally receive the gift of grace that’s at the center of it all.
- To learn from the example of Jesus’ life and ministry with practical application for what it takes to follow Jesus in your everyday life.
- To trace 2,000 years of church history and understand how the Lutheran tradition — and your local congregation — fits into God’s larger mission in the world.
Lessons
Bible
- Introduction with Pastor Travis and Pastor Michaela
- Genesis with Pastor Michaela
- Exodus with Pastor Michaela
- Historical Books with Pastor Michaela
- Wisdom with Pastor Michaela
- Prophets with Pastor Michaela
- Gospels with Pastor Michaela
- Letters with Pastor Michaela
- Revelation with Pastor Michaela
- Canon and Apocrypha with Pastor Michaela
Abide
- Abiding with Lori Duncan
- Mystics with Lori Duncan
- Prayer with Lori Duncan
- Worship with Pastor Carrie
- Fasting with Lori Duncan
- Sabbath with Lori Duncan
- Sacrament – Baptism with Pastor Carrie
- Sacrament – Communion with Pastor Carrie
- Labyrinth with Lori Duncan
- Nature and Art with Lori Duncan and Pastor Michaela
Salvation
- God and Creation with Pastor Travis
- Sin and the Breaking of Creation with Pastor Travis
- God’s Rescue Plan with Pastor Travis
- The Cross: Why Jesus Died with Pastor Travis
- Receiving Salvation with Pastor Travis
- The Christian Life with Pastor Travis
Imitation
- Show Mercy with Pastor Travis and Pastor Michaela
- Live in Community with Pastor Travis and Pastor Michaela
- Self-Sacrifice with Pastor Travis and Pastor Michaela
- Cross Boundaries with Pastor Travis and Pastor Michaela
- Enter Pain with Pastor Travis and Pastor Michaela
- Love Enemies with Pastor Travis and Pastor Michaela
- Christian Decision Making with Pastor Travis and Pastor Michaela
- Speaking Truth to Power with Pastor Travis and Pastor Michaela
- Vocation: Finding God’s Purpose for You with Pastor Travis and Pastor Michaela
- Sanctification: Growing in Christ’s Likeness with Pastor Travis and Pastor Michaela
Church
- Missio Dei (Mission of God) with Pastor Michaela
- Church History 1: Acts, Canon, Councils, Creeds, and Heresies with Pastor Michaela
- Church History 2: The Crusades, Great Schisms, and Reforms with Pastor Michaela
- Church History 3: The Rise of Evangelism and Modern ELCA with Pastor Michaela
- Evangelism: How do Lutherans do it? with Pastor Michaela
- Baptismal Covenant with Pastor Michaela
- Spiritual Gifts? Stewardship of Time, Talents, Money, and Creation with Pastor Michaela
- God’s Call and Worship: Life Together with Pastor Michaela
- Priesthood of All Believers and the Communion of Saints with Pastor Michaela
- We Are A Denominational Church – Constantly Reforming with Pastor Michaela
Instructors
Pastor Travis Norton, Head Pastor of First Lutheran
Pastor Michaela Eskew, Associate Pastor of Faith Formation of First Lutheran
Pastor Carrie Baylis, Associate Pastor of First Lutheran
Lori Duncan, Minister of Spiritual Care of First Lutheran
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